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I don't know about sobering, I think 99 percent of us, myself included, saw this loss coming. I'm just annoyed because I had a decent feeling after that first half that it might happen. Had an Indianaish feel. Oh well, hopefully they beat up on an imploding Illini team. That would be a sobering loss.

I've said it before (repeatedly) and I'll keep saying it until it changes. Why is Traevon Jackson seeing more minutes than George Marshall? Marshall has now went 7 consecutive games without committing a turnover. On the other hand, in the last 7 games Traevon Jackson has had 16 turnovers, a lot of those just plain dumb plays. It's not only that though, I can't even count how many times Jackson has made a stupid play, whether it be on a foul, a missed pass attempt, etc. And I don't even need to point out how much better of a shooter Marshall is than Jackson, the two aren't comparable. For a team that can't break 50 points, you need every bit of offense you can get. I understand Jackson is a good defender. Who cares at this point? We need offense, and Marshall is hardly a terrible defender. Someone explain it to me.

Another thing that's worth repeating is Ryan Evans needs far less minutes. Far less. He should not lead the team in minutes, that's ridiculous. He's not just bad offensively, he's a complete cancer. Taking on two defenders, pulling up for a shot, turning it over. Worst shooter on the team. Dekker is clearly the better option there. Or even Bohannon at this point. Again, Evans is a good defender and rebounder. I get it. But you need to look at team needs and realize this team needs offense and a lot of it.

You simply can't keep throwing Jackson and Evans on the floor and expect to win games. Good defense only takes you so far.

defense falters in 2nd half....offense in both halfs. no free throws!! can anyone drive to the basket? does arkansas need a basketball coach? bo has had a great career but it's time for someone new before he ruins dekker..

You people are so dumb. This team is a POINT GUARD away from being a good team. It's the most important position on the court, particularly in the swing offense. And you fire Bo guys may not know this but we had a point guard, named Josh Gasser, who was lost for the season. Maybe you've heard of him?

You can't survive in this offense with two guys in Jackson and Marshall who can't pass the ball at all. Jackson is a turnover machine, and Marshall seems too timid to go to the hoop ever, or look for a kick out.

Injuries aren't on the coach. If you understood basketball at all, you'd understand the struggles. At 5-3 in the best conference in the country, Bo has put together another good season with a patch work lineup. Next year with the return of Gasser, and the addition of Koenig and Hayes, the team will be infinitely better. Until the, please stop posting on these boards, because I guarantee until there's improvement at the PG position, the team will struggle.

I expect young PGs to make mistakes. I don't expect 6-8 and 6-11 5th yr seniors to be incapable of finishing simple post moves around the rim. The experience on this team is letting it down more than the youth.

That was not a good 2nd half of basketball after what I thought was a very good first half on the road. Defensive lapses and sloppy ball handling. Just missing Josh too much at times. Ryan should have been benched earlier. He is struggling big-time. His play was more impactful than the shoddy defense. Just check the box score.

eddie, they were right with them at the 7:00 minute mark in H2 and careless ball handling took away momentum. Thomas certainly got his points, but we held the balance in reasonable check. Agree on missed foul calls. Evans at 1 for 10........eeesh.

You're asking why a guy who's been in the system for 3 years, has gotten better each year, can score, and is the 2nd best on ball defender in the Big 10 (behind Craft), would help this team? Gee, I don't know....

Simply put in Gasser you have a guy who can play both offense AND defense, as well as run the offense with limited turnovers, something neither Jackson or Marshall are capable of.

It doesn't matter, he's out, I understand that. I'm telling you that the "fire Bo" is ridiculous. Injuries happen, it wasn't on Bo. And I'd like to point out that we've never finished outside the top 4, and were 2 bad losses to Iowa away from a B10 championship last year.

Let's hope Bo doesn't put a leash on Nigel Hayes and Vitto Brown next year. If I was the coach, both players would get 20 min/game as freshmen, because both can block shots and alter shots/create steals in the lane while playing defense. Vitto has a 7"2" wingspan. Plus, they both have outstanding athletic skills to get in the paint easily while on offense. Both are fearless players who will make a difference. Why do I say this...because I watch them play in Ohio every week, and each plays great on both ends of the court against other Division 1 signees who are 6"8" and 6"9" (Marc Loving- Ohio State bound, Mark Donnal - Michigan). I don't know much about Dearing and Hill, has anyone ever seen either of those guys play? Koenig, we all know will be good.

Are you serious with this headline? Defense? Defense? This team builds more brick houses with their shooting than HUD. Absolutely pathetic offensive ability. Partly based on system and partly based on recruiting the past few years which has been terrible.